TV channels & antenna towers in Theodore, Alabama

Theodore has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, PBS, CW and Telemundo. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEIQ, 19 miles to the ENE.

Open Theodore in the live finder

26TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

19 mito the closest tower

6,130population

Network channels in Theodore

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWKRG-TVCBS	5	23 mi	64° ENE	Strong	Mobile, AL
CWWFNACW	55	23 mi	64° ENE	Strong	Gulf Shores, AL
FOXWALA-TVFox	10	24 mi	67° ENE	Fair	Mobile, AL
TLMWMBP-LDTelemundo	31	24 mi	67° ENE	Fair	Mobile, AL
ABCWEAR-TVABC	3	32 mi	82° E	Good	Pensacola, FL
PBSWSREPBS	23	34 mi	82° E	Good	Pensacola, FL
TBNWMPV-TVTrinity	21	34 mi	82° E	Good	Mobile, AL
MeTVWTBL-LDMeTV	51.1	50 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Biloxi, MS
CWWXXV-TVCW	25.3	54 mi	285° WNW	Fair	Gulfport, MS
ABCWLOXABC	13	56 mi	283° WNW	Good	Biloxi, MS

Over-the-air TV in Theodore

Theodore, Alabama has a population of about 6,130. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 1 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

8 of them are within 25 miles of Theodore, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 8 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Mobile, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Mobile's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 3 (WEAR-TV), CBS on channel 5 (WKRG-TV), Fox on channel 10 (WALA-TV), PBS on channel 23 (WSRE), CW on channel 55 (WFNA), Telemundo on channel 31 (WMBP-LD), MeTV on channel 51.1 (WTBL-LD) and Trinity on channel 21 (WMPV-TV). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WDSU in New Orleans, LA, 114 miles to the west. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 8 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Theodore

Point your antenna ENE, at about 74°. The main network towers for Theodore sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WKRG-TV, WFNA and WALA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 23 miles northeast of Theodore (64° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Theodore at fair strength or better, 38% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Theodore, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Theodore

The farthest main network tower for Theodore is WSRE (PBS), 34 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Theodore

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WEIQFull power	19 mi	65° ENE	Good	Mobile, AL
WEDS-LDLow power	21 mi	106° ESE	Fair	Mobile, AL
WGOX-LDLow power	22 mi	65° ENE	Fair	Mobile, AL
W33EG-DLow power	23 mi	270° W	Fair	Lumberton, MS
WFGXFull power	32 mi	82° E	Good	Fort Walton Beach, FL
WHBRFull power	32 mi	82° E	Good	Pensacola, FL
WWBH-LDLow power	32 mi	82° E	Weak	Mobile, AL
WXVO-LDLow power	32 mi	263° W	Weak	Biloxi, MS
WPMI-TVFull power	34 mi	82° E	Good	Mobile, AL
WDPM-DTFull power	34 mi	82° E	Good	Mobile, AL
WJTCFull power	37 mi	86° E	Good	Pensacola, FL
WPANFull power	47 mi	76° ENE	Good	Fort Walton Beach, FL
WMAH-TVFull power	48 mi	288° WNW	Good	Biloxi, MS
W19CO-DLow power	52 mi	92° E	Poor	Pensacola, FL
WCTU-LDLow power	55 mi	95° E	Poor	Pensacola, FL
WBQP-CDClass A	57 mi	98° E	Poor	Pensacola, FL

How Theodore compares with the rest of Alabama

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Theodore ranks 78th of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 23 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

43% of Alabama's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Mobile, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Theodore: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 82° E, the direction of WSRE (PBS), 34 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 20 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Theodore, AL?

ABC is on channel 3 from WEAR-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles E of Theodore. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Theodore, AL?

CBS is on channel 5 from WKRG-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles ENE of Theodore. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Theodore, AL?

Fox is on channel 10 from WALA-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles ENE of Theodore. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Theodore, AL?

PBS is on channel 23 from WSRE, broadcasting from 34 miles E of Theodore. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Theodore, AL?

CW is on channel 55 from WFNA, broadcasting from 23 miles ENE of Theodore. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Theodore?

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Theodore; around 20 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Theodore?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 74°. The main network towers for Theodore sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Theodore?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Theodore?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Theodore?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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